Kettlebells the IRON CORE WAY The Ultimate Fat Burning Workout Volume One

by GoFit

Product Features

• Total Run Time: approximately 45 minute
• DVD features training by Sarah Lurie from Iron Core Kettlebell in San Diego, CA
• 45-minute follow along workout
• Sarah Lurie has been featured on E! News, in the NY Times and in numerous national magazines

Product Description

GoFit Kettlebells for Ultimate Fitness! If you are looking for a DVD workout program that incorporates strength training, muscle conditioning and aerobic exercise all in one workout , then Kettlebells the Iron Core Way is the perfect program for you. Sarah Lurie, the Nation's leading kettlebell expert, will show you how to perform basic kettlebell movements for muscle toning, fat loss, strength and flexibility. Volume 1 DVD: Teaches you foundation kettlebell exercises, like the swing, clean and press, front squat, windmill and more! Volume 1 also takes you through a 45 minute Iron Core class circuit that is guaranteed to burn fat and remove that unwanted flab!

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00109Y1SW
• Item model number: GF-ICV1E
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #48,882 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #68 in Sports & Outdoors > Exercise & Fitness > Strength Training Equipment > Kettlebells

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

88 of 89 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Effective Workout, March 1, 2008

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Nenes (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kettlebells the IRON CORE WAY The Ultimate Fat Burning Workout Volume One (DVD)

Kettlebell workout is great if you're looking for something different. I'm new to Kettlebell and think this video is good for the beginner and intermediate. I have been using a 7lb kettlebell for the past month and am moving up to a 10lb kettlebell. From what I have read, beginners should use a weight no more than 10lbs and intermediates should begin with a 15lb. I haven't worked out in a while so found using the 7lb to be ok to start with.

The DVD starts with chapters showing how to do each exercise correctly, then there is a 54 minute circuit workout for you to follow along with(although the DVD says 46 min). There are 30 sec breaks between each workout, which seems unnecessary at first until you get through about half the workout, then you're happy for the breaks.

Volume 1 covers the basic exercises, 1 arm & 2 arm swing, clean, 1 arm press, front squat, windmill, 1 arm rows, also some ab workouts - which are just basic ab exercises done with the kettlebell between the ankles. The exercises are very easy but you will get a cardio workout and these exercises will also help with strengthening your balance.

This DVD is the same as the DVD that says it's the complete workout version that came out in 2005, that costs almost twice as much. Both are 54 minutes in length and contain the same exercises, which I didn't find out until after I had purchased.

46 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a good intro to HIIT (high intensity interval training) with kb's, September 15, 2009

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E. C. Noebel (California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kettlebells the IRON CORE WAY The Ultimate Fat Burning Workout Volume One (DVD)

I've read the reviews here; obviously some folks don't understand the principles behind interval training. The alternating periods of explosive movement coupled with rest periods is a more effective fat loss and cardio conditioning tool. Period. Look on the internet.

I have a ton of kettlebell dvds from really good instructors, and I have three bells, 18 lbs, 26 lbs and 36 lbs. I find this DVD the perfect beginner, standby and getting-back-to-basics DVD. When I havent' worked out for a while, I go back to this. When I'm out of shape, I just do one round of Volume 1. When I'm in good shape, I do both rounds and then alternate those days with two rounds from Volume 2.

Poor Sarah's voice is a bit jarring, but she is a wonderful instructor, and she pays meticulous attention to form, which is crucial to getting maximum benefits from this workout.

I have a heart rate monitor I use to measure the efficacy of my workouts - even at resting I don't' drop below my minimum fat burning zone, and i stay near the top of this zone while doing the exercises. Once or twice I've gotten the alarm to go off by being too high. If you are using good form, this is a very tough and condensed workout - classic interval training. If a 30 second (only) pause is 'boring' certain reviewers, then they should stick with steady state cardio. Running, for example. This is a very, very good DVD for a very good price, and I find that it serves a number of purposes in my huge DVD exercise collection.

I do suggest buying TWO different weight kettlebells for women; I use a heavier bell for swings and squats, and need a slightly lighter one (though not really anymore) for overhead presses and snatches and such.

Highly recommended for its non-intimidating approach.

40 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love this work out DVD, July 4, 2008

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HorseAteMyMoney (Sunny, FL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kettlebells the IRON CORE WAY The Ultimate Fat Burning Workout Volume One (DVD)

I just love this DVD. I used to hate working out, now it's fun. It's easy to follow along, there are 30 second breaks between each rep (time for a quick sip of water, chance to catch your breath, or a super fast run to the potty) and it's consistent (she works the body the same number of times on the right as on the left, and counts properly - 8 is 8, 9 is 9, so on). Other tapes have been boring and inconsistent. I have Pavel's DVD and HATE it for that very reason. Pavel is condisending and inconsistent, plus they require additional equipment (two kettlebells, a stool, etc).

This DVD allows the beginner and intermediate to get a good workout, plus teaches the basic moves necessary to then go on and create your own workout. As you move up the kettlebell weights, you find that this work out keeps you progressing, but even with a low weight, you immediately feel better, and see results in short order. I have ordered this DVD for my mother and my daughter. They both love it too.